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I take it these lines are linked to Gilcrist McCurdy or a Pethrick of the Cairn McCurdy.

I'm guessing that your 4xGreat Grandfather was either Charles McCurdy son of Francis or one of the early Morrisons to move to the Campbeltown area from Rathlin after leaving Scotland in the mid-1660's.

Regardless, I'd really like to know your connection to Rathlin Island and could probably provide more accurate details of your family history.

I can almost guarantee that your relation got their information from Elmer McCurdy's Geneological [sic] History of the McCurdys.

Some of Elmer's work is VERY well researched. Unfortunately loads is based on Legend. I've found much basis in truth for many of the Rathlin families but some of his dates are "Out" by over 100 years!

Cheers,

Andy Keogh

PS I have traced some of my Irish lines back to 1627-ish in Ireland but some the parents were born in Scotland. Probate records were very helpful but, sadly, very few of my lines were rich enough to leave wills etc.

William John was born about 1895 on Rathlin, eldest child of Alexander (Alec) Anderson b. 1864 and Annie McMullen.

William John had at least 8 siblings.

Alexander (Alec) Anderson's parents were Alec Alasdair Mhichil Anderson born about 1828 and Mary McQuilkin born about 1828. Alexander (Alec) had at least six siblings.

Annie McMullen's parents were William McMullen and Margaret (Peggy) McCurdy. Annie had at least seven siblings.

Alec Alasdair Mhichil's father was Michael Anderson, he also had a brother, Michael.

Mary McQuilkin's parent's were Michael and Mary (maiden surname unknown).

Margaret (Peggy) McCurdy's parents were Patrick and Nancy McQuilkin.

I have quite abit more on many of these lines.

Hope this was of interset

Long time replying,

I'm doing a bit of research for a Pal's wife and she is related.

I have about Ssx or seven generations from, primarily, William Dick and Nell (Helen/Ellen) Burton, to date.

Very willing to share - please get in touch.

Regards,

Andy

THIRD GENERATION

5.  John THIRLWALL was born on 7 Apr 1859 in Graitney, Dumfries, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1871 in Greystones, Kirkpatrick.  He was a Shepherd in 1891 in Cue Wood, Minnigaff, Kircubright.  He appeared on the census in 1891 in Cue Wood, Minnigaff, Kircubright.  He died in 1929 in Kedah, Castle Douglas Road, Terregles, Kircubright.  He was a Railway Employee at time of death in Terregles, Kircubright.  He was a Shepherd at time of Marriage in Newton Stewart.  He was a Lorryman at time of son's marriage in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.

He was married to Grace MCALLISTER (daughter of John MCALLISTER and Margaret MALCOLM) on 29 Jul 1878 in Penningham, Wigton.  Grace MCALLISTER was born about 1853 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.  She died on 5 Jan 1930 in Kedah, Castle Douglas Road, Terregles, Kircubright.  She was a Domestic Servant before marriage in Newton Stewart.  John THIRLWALL and Grace MCALLISTER had the following children:

   +10   i.   John THIRLWALL.
   11   ii.   James Malcolm THIRLWALL was born about 1881 in Penningham, Wigton.  He died in 1935 in Terregles, Kircubright.
   12   iii.   David C. THIRLWALL was born about 1873 in Penningham, Wigton.
   13   iv.   Sarah McAllister THIRLWALL was born about 1875 in Penningham, Wigton.
   14   v.   Elizabeth THIRLWALL was born about 1877 in Penningham, Wigton.
   15   vi.   Caroline L. THIRLWALL was born about 1879 in Penningham, Wigton.
   16   vii.   William George THIRLWALL was born in 1881 in Kirkcubright.



FOURTH GENERATION

10.  John THIRLWALL was born about 1879.  He died in 1956 in Greenock.  He was a Railway Porter at time of Daughter's marriage in 51 Ann Street, Greenock.  He was a Millworker at time of Marriage in Wellgreen, Dumfries.

He was married to Georgina AGNEW (daughter of James AGNEW and Annie CHALMERS) on 2 Dec 1898 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.  Georgina AGNEW was born about 1878.  She died in 1951 in Greenock.  She was a Domestic Servant before marriage in 4 Albany Place, Dumfries.  John THIRLWALL and Georgina AGNEW had the following children:

   +17   i.   Margaret Ann THIRLWALL.
   18   ii.   Grace Malcolm THIRLWALL was born about 1900 in Wellgreen, Dumfries.
   19   iii.   David Crawford THIRLWALL was born on 9 Aug 1904 in Greenock.
   20   iv.   Georgina Shaw THIRLWALL was born in 1905 in Greenock.  She died in 1935 in Greenock.
   21   v.   Lizzie Janet THIRLWALL was born in 1908 in Greenock.

Hi there,

I’m not related but have just started to research a Family Tree for a friend and she is related to these Thirlwalls. I'm willing to share any information if you are interested.

I only started the tree two days ago and I’ve found 35 descendants (early days yet) but I will keep you updated with anything I find. Any chance you would be willing to share your findings?